Employment Type : Full-Time
Disaster Cycle Services, AmeriCorps Disaster Team
The AmeriCorps members who serve in the Disaster Cycle Services (DCS) department will assist their local territories with the development and the growth of our disaster services program. Members will prepare community members for disasters, respond to local and state-wide emergencies, and support the recovery of community members who have been affected by disasters. Members will serve approximately 40 hours per week for a total of 1,700 service hours in a 10.5-month term. Benefits include a bi-weekly stipend of $782.61, health and dental coverage, and childcare assistance to those who qualify. Upon successful completion, members will receive a combined education award of $10,000 to use towards qualified student loans, or future tuition, and may qualify for federal student loan forbearance during the period of service.
Member Duties : We are looking for self-motivated and passionate individuals to join the AmeriCorps Disaster Team. The member placed in Disaster Cycle Services is responsible for preparing community members for disasters through delivering preparedness trainings, participating in Sound the Alarm events, and responding to local emergencies. Responsibilities also include recruiting, training, and overseeing volunteers. Members of the Disaster Team are required to deploy at the behest of the California Service Commission for as many as three weeks at a time and within 48 hours' notice. All expenses are covered.
Program Benefits : Childcare assistance if eligible , Education award upon successful completion of service , Stipend , Training , Health Coverage , Professional Development .
Terms :
Permits attendance at school during off hours , Permits working at another job during off hours , Car recommended .
Service Areas :
Public Safety , Education , Community Outreach , Disaster Relief , Children/Youth .
Skills :
Public Speaking , Leadership , Recruitment , Communications , Team Work , Computers/Technology , Disaster Services , Community Organization .
SUMMARY
Program Type:
AmeriCorps State / National
Program
Disaster Cycle Services, AmeriCorps Disaster Team
Program Start/End Date
09/13/2021 - 07/22/2022
Work Schedule Full Time
Education level
High school diploma/GED
Age Requirement
Minimum: 18 Maximum: None
Program Locations CALIFORNIA
LanguagesSpanish (Desired)
English
Accepting Applications
From 06/23/2021 To 09/13/2021
To apply :
Phone 310-429-5999
E-mail americorps.ca@redcross.org
Website bit.ly/americorps-redcross
Contact Amber Gibson
5035 Gilmore Ave
Bakersfield CA 93308
310-429-5999
americorps.ca@redcross.org
bit.ly/americorps-redcross
Listing ID 69299